Clancy’s Restaurant

Clancy’s Restaurant is a true Gem in New Orleans. It definitely has the feel of one of the storied and historic restaurants of the area. Similar to Commander’s Palace, Clancy’s has buttoned up wait staff, older styled décor (think rich woods and antique mirrors). It’s quite a bit smaller than commander’s and as such is a bit more noisy as tables are somewhat crammed together, but the service is still attentive and friendly. Along the back wall, the restaurant features charicatures of some notable patrons of the restaurant giving you the feeling that you know you are in a storied restaurant.
The food here is quite good (as expected) as well and features many of the staples one would expect in New Orleans. I ended up with a duck dish that was delicious with a beautiful reduction. All around the table, we were quite pleased with our meals.
As it had been a celebration of one of our friend’s birthdays and we had gone with one of his relatives who frequents Clancy’s, the maitre’d actually had taken the time to pre order a variety of cupcakes for our table. This personalized service really blew me away. So I am biased as I received service with a regular, but looking around the restaurant, I assume most people were receiving great service.
Bottom line, Clancy’s a is a solid choice for the old world style and features staples of New Orleans cuisine. I personally prefer Commander’s Palace, but definitely think this should make your list if you’re trying to make rounds of great restaurants in New Orleans.

This was great. We found it on the web when we were looking for places to eat while we were in NO, this place did not disappoint us at all! Service was great, food was excellent, drinks fantastic! We will remember our experience here for years to come!

If ratings went above 5 stars– that is exactly what I would give Clancy’s. I have dined here on many occasions and have been impressed every single time. I love the building, the atmosphere, the service and the food! I highly recommend the filet! You can’t go wrong.
I prefer the main dining room, but having eaten upstairs before and it is nice too.
Make reservations early!

The filet mignon with Stilton cheese with a red wine reduction sauce was the most delicious piece of meat I’ve ever eaten in my life. the salads the crab meat salad and the shrimp remoulade salad was absolutely delicious. The eggplant with the enoli was kind of weak soups weak as well I had the Crawfish chowder n and the white bean with andouille sausage soup just ok. But overall I really enjoyed the meal

Completely subpar meal and service. Cuisine showed attempts at being original but made for dishes that were mismatched flavor and texture wise. Also unclear which part of this meal was Cajun or Creole. And to my fellow alcoholics, the wine is priced ⁴⁄₅ times above retail prices.
Service: The wait time was 20 minutes with a generally unhelpful staff. The waiter was competent and friendly but incredibly slow bringing the food out and refilling drinks. They are also all wearing tuxedos which in theory is nice but not so much when each jacket is clearly made for a man built like a freight train. The plates and cutlery would be at home in a college cafeteria.
Ambiance: It’s located in a very cute residential neighborhood which allows for a stroll while you wait and the restaurant is similarly nice. It is however horribly insulated so expect to be cold during the winter.
Food: We had the oysters which are the warm water oysters local to the city and completely tasteless. If you enjoy oysters don’t bother ordering these as you will not even recognize the food group. The veal liver is truly disgusting. And this coming from someone who (surprisingly I know) enjoys veal liver. It was burnt and the egg on top made with old oil. The mashed potatoes seem to be from a box and the greens well… They’re green and that’s about it. The only decent food we had were the scallops with foi gras which were very well made.
Basically, don’t waste your time at this ‘top rated’ restaurant.

Completely underwhelmed. The Lobster Risotto which the waiter raved about was very bland. Ive honestly had better pasta at Macaroni Grill. One person in our party had Tuna which was inedible. Even though we had a party of six only two people liked what they were eating. The appetizers were decent. We had the fried eggplant appetizer which was pretty good. I ordered the crawfish fritters but they were out of that so I instead had the crawfish fritter and they were not bad. The waitstaff was somewhat inattentive. We were not a high maintenance group by any means but we had to constantly ask the waitstaff for more drinks instead of them checking on us. In addition to that the restaurant was incredibly loud. So loud it was hard to have a conversation where we were not raising our voice.
Honestly I am surprised why this place is so loved by locals. After spending a four day weekend in New Orleans eating wonderful food day and night Clancy’s is honestly the worst showing compared to the other restaurants we dined with.
If you are coming to New Orleans and want a good dining experience there are so many better choices than what I experienced with Clancy’s. It didn’t live up to the hype. I really wanted to like it but I cannot lie. Major disappointment.

The food rated a 4 star rating. We visited on a Monday with reservations and showed up 5 minutes early. They were half full. The service was weird however. We immediately had icewater poured… then 10 minutes went by. There were a variety employees standing and chatting to each other. It was unclear if we had been forgotten. After 10 minutes a person (not a waiter) came to take a drink order which was delivered by another person (not a waiter) 10 minutes later. So at 30 minutes in an older guy shows up to explain the specials… we had already decided on appetizers… and he said «if you don’t order everything at the same time, your dinner may not come out orderly». We asked for a wine list and quickly decided on the rest and ordered including the wine within 3 minutes. Once our order was in the appetizers came quickly followed by the salad and entrees. Almost too quickly. Then we ordered desert. Another 10 minute wait and when we were ready for the check another 10 minute wait and 10 minutes to process it and sign. It seemed they had 2 waiters, 2 people filling water and clearing tables and 2 people who delivered food/​drink.
I liked the food and some was very original. The oysters with brie cheese were very good and my girlfriend’s fish was exceptional. My filet was okay. 6 – 8 0z for $ 38. Whatever.
My overall concern is that the staff seemed not to be engaged or in any hurry to get you a drink or take any order. They filled your water every 3 – 5 minutes, but the waiter only came twice to out table.

So many people had recommended Clancy’s to my wife and I during previous visits to the city, so we thought we’d stop in during this trip to NOLA.
It’s in a residential neighborhood Uptown. It was about a $ 15 Über ride from the Warehouse District.
There’s mixed recommendations online about the appropriate attire here. Based on what I’d read, I went with dress pants and a sweater. Once I arrived, however, it was clear that a nice pair of jeans would have been fine. Anyone who says this is a «navy blazer» type place hasn’t been to many of those places. This is nowhere near as upscale as Commander’s Palace, Emeril’s Delmonico, or even Emeril’s place in the Warehouse District. It’s a classy restaurant, but you won’t be out of place with nice jeans.
We sat upstairs, which was nice. The downstairs dining room seemed much louder.
The wine list was incredible. They have lots of older vintages at very reasonable prices. I easily found 10 – 15 bottles I was interested in. We went with a nice 1999 Nuits-​St. Georges Burgundy. It appeared to be stored well and drank nicely.
We started with the fried eggplant appetizer. It was good, but not memorable. We then had some salads. I had the Romaine salad (it was just okay and I wouldn’t order it again) and my wife had the kale salad (she raved about it!)
For dinner, my wife had a smoked pork dish and I had the Veal Annunciation. Both of them were incredible. The smoked pork was so flavorful. The alfredo sauce with the veal was just a touch too salty, but it was still phenomenal. We’d order both these dishes again.
Dessert was excellent. I had a chocolate cake and my wife had the lemon icebox pie. She’s still talking about the pie! I also had a glass of 20-​year old Tawny Port for $ 10, which was about half of what I usually pay elsewhere.
Our server was just okay. Given that we spent $ 315+ before tip, I expect far better. This is the primary reason for subtracting a star.
Next time we’re in town, we’ll be back and hope we get a different, better server. The table across from us appeared to have someone who was quite good.

The waiter wasn’t the greatest in the world however the food was the best I have had since I have been here. I would definitely come back here again!

I wish I could give more stars, it’s not like anything was horrible but I mean REALLY REALLY REALLY expensive for what you get. I was in sticker shock when I opened up the menu because I was meeting some colleagues here and I had already spent a fortune on a cab getting here from the convention center. Anyway, my major problem was the cost for quality issue. I had a small crab salad and an iced tea and it was 38 dollars (with tax and tip). It was good but not like the best thing I’ve ever had in my life. But nice ambiance, great service. I think in general I was a little disappointed with my experience because you expect GREAT food when you visit New Orleans and this place just felt a little overhyped and overpriced.

Out of all the great meals I ate in New Orleans I was surprised to find this one the most underwhelming.
I called and asked if me and the boy could get away with business casual and they said that would be fine, so when we arrived we were given a table upstairs, away from the main room with all the fancier dressed folks. It was honestly a blessing, the main dining area was crammed ass to elbow and really loud for what we wanted to be a romantic dinner. One table in the upstairs room we were seated in even had two guys wearing jeans.
The food, and the ambiance, is «country club». Khaki’s and Cadillac’s all around.
And it’s not to say that food was bad, it wasn’t. It was good quality ingredients and was cooked perfectly. But it wasn’t exciting, the food didn’t have those big bold flavors I had gotten used to eating.
The scallops with seared foie gras was on point. I ordered the fish special which was smothered in shrimp and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. It was solid.
Our martini’s weren’t really too great. We forgot to specify brands of alcohol and were automatically given house liquor, as far as I can tell. Martini’s aren’t the type of drink to be drinking well booze with.
Service started out a little cold but by the of the night we had our waitress smiling. They very sweetly offered to call us a cab before taking the check so it would be ready when we went down.
All in all it was fine, but I don’t think it was worth making it a destination.

Waited at the bar for 10 min. There were more bartenders in the way behind the bar (6) than patrons attempting to dine and drink. After we cancelled our drink and food order, the bartender exclaimed he hadn’t even gotten a chance to put it in yet because he couldn’t get to the station to make our drink

Life long Nola resident and have never been here but heard so many good things. I was finally able to try it and they did not disappoint! Fried oysters with Brie, yum! Smoked soft shell crab, delicious! You could taste the smokey flavor and the dish even felt light yet full of rich Flavors. Bread pudding with strawberries and peaches topped with homemade vanilla ice cream, priceless. Everything was spot on, service was great too! I’ll be back for sure. Great neighborhood, local find. Apparently it’s no secret the place was packed on a Tuesday at 530pm! Oh, how could I forget the fresh creole tomato salad? My out of town guest thought it was so good one the way home they stopped to buy a box of creole tomatoes.

I enjoy Clancy’s and its reputation as the local’s Commanders. Our visit this Thursday for our anniversary was less than stellar. We were seated upstairs and service was very slow– our entrees arriving 90 minutes after being seated. We had cocktails at the bar prior to being seated and their variety of liquor is exceptional. Once seated we ordered the arugula peach salad, Brie topped oysters, and entrees of a half order of the lobster risotto and fillet with Stilton and port reduction. We had bread and constant refills of water but it took a long time to get our wine. The salad was lovely. The oysters with Brie were underwhelming compared to what other Unilocalers wrote. Nice but not extraordinary. The dish could be improved by something fresh or acid to balance the richness. My risotto was good but also not great. The size of the half order was huge– I can’t imagine the full size. Large chunks of lobster but a bit heavy handed in the use of truffle oil. Also, I find risotto in this town tends to be unneedingly laden with cream. Risotto made properly with good stock doesn’t need cream as proper cooking lends a natural creaminess without the unnecessary calories and richness.
My husbands steak was perfect. Service was just very slow and food was good but not Clancy’s typical I. Being a bit more special. Worth the visit but ask to be seated downstairs.

Incredible food!!! Never had soft crab before so decided to try it. So worth it! The desserts were fabulous. The duck was melt in your mouth and they have a very nice wine selection.
So glad we gave it a try– all the way from Idaho!

Clancy’s is a hidden treasure. Locals know about it, but tourists rarely stumble upon it since its in a residential neighborhood. The waiters wear tuxedos and aren’t shy about guiding you towards an especially great dish or limited special.
Michael Lewis, the well known writer who was born and raised in New Orleans, says this his favorite local restaurant. Many people here share that view.
The bartender, Garth, has worked here for years. Turnover among the staff is rare. If you don’t know what to get ask for the Drum. But ask the waiter if its good. In fact, just ask the waiter if its one of the older gals or fellows.
And don’t tell the tourists you found this place b

Gentleman, put your khaki’s and navy blazers on… we’re headed to Clancy’s for dinner! Clancy’s is a local New Orleans neighborhood favorite and I felt I had to visit at least once.
We were seated in the small room behind the bar which was perfect for a quiet dinner for two. Even though we felt a little isolated, the front dining room was extremely loud and would have made our dinner less romantic. The main dining room would be perfect to suggest for a party of 4 since the energy is elevated.
Our server was quintessential fine dining and suggested a California chardonnay since there is no printed wine list.
Thanks to my fellow Unilocalers, I ordered the secret menu item smaller portion of the lobster and mushroom risotto. It was still plenty enough for both of us to share. We also ordered the popular smoked duck and scallops. For dessert, we ordered the butterscotch and salted caramel pudding.
All of the food was good, just nothing to crave. Their first course prices were outrageous but I’m guessing their clientele isnt on a budget.
I was cracking up at all of the guests wearing their uniform khaki’s and navy blazers just like Edward G wrote in his review lol Too funny!
But I’m glad I chose this for my birthday celebration and now I can take scratch it off my bucket list:)

Some of the best upscale dining in NOLA. Situated in a residential area nestled by Audobon, Clancy’s is some damn good food in a nice atmosphere. The long and short of it:
1. Yellowfin Tuna. This may have been the best yellowfin I’ve ever had. A large portion of sushi grade tuna was set in front of me and I savored every bite. Everything we had was delicious, but this really stood out.
2. Wine. Their wine list is huge. Our server was very knowledgable and helped me choose a great wine to match my fish.
3. Atmosphere. It would probably be a good idea to throw on a jacket and non-​jeans before coming here. They won’t turn you away, but in jeans I felt underdressed.
4. Price. It’s an upscale place with delicious food. It ain’t going to be cheap. Prepare to shell out about $ 100 per person.
One of the best restaurants in NOLA in my opinion. Great for dates or special occasions, or if you just need to get that cash out of your wallet.
Overall Grade: A–

The first 5 star review I’ve ever given!!!
My boyfriend took me to Clancy’s for my birthday dinner. We have always heard great recommendations about Clancy’s and have been itching for a special occasion to celebrate here. Boy, did we make the right decision or what?!
We arrived 20 min before our reservation and were seated 30 min after arrival. Not too bad of a wait and definitely worth it. We already knew what we wanted to order from previously checking out the menu and the always-​helpful Unilocal reviews.
First we had the Fried Oysters w Brie and Sweetbreads. The oysters were absolutely amazing. My boyfriend isn’t a huge cheese person like I am, but he had a turn around with these. The sweetbreads were also yummy, but I probably wouldn’t order it again.
For our entrées, he ordered the Filet Mignon w Bernaise and I ordered the Veal Chop. The veal was amazing!!! It was so juicy and succulent and every other word that would make you hungry. Sadly, I couldn’t eat the majority of it since the appetizers were so filling. The Filet Mignon wasn’t anything special in my opinion, but my boyfriend loved it and cleaned his entire plate.
Upon great review, we ordered the Lemon Ice Box Pie. Yummy. Yummy. Yummy. What I love especially about this was that it wasn’t too sweet. Perfectly chilled and downright delicious.
Our waiter made this experience even greater. He was always prompt with filling our drinks and checking up on us. I’m a new Clancy’s fan, and I can’t wait until I go there again!

Awww a real old school restaurant.
This place is the way going to dinner used to be — classy and slow and comfortable and lovely from start to finish.
The food as everyone knows is consistent and well prepared. Super menu: long enough to be diverse, concise enough to make up your mind.
Wine list is the same — concise, diverse, delicious, and easy.
I don’t eat dessert often but love to be tempted — and here the bread pudding, that old-​skool stand-​by was warm from the inside out and full of flavor.
The prices here are better than the flashy new loud restaurants back in the tourist district.
Service here is welcoming and attentive — even though they were super busy Saturday night, our server was always on point filling our wine glasses.
Though when he introduced himself and described Clancy’s as a «neighborhood» restaurant I giggled — this place is on every tourist list in town lol.
I like this place! Great Date Night Locale.